Crime And Criminality: A Multidisciplinary Approach
by Sandie Taylor /
2015 / English / PDF
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The question of ‘why’ and ‘how’ certain individuals are drawn
towards behaving in a way that contravenes the ‘Law of the Land’
is not an easy one to address. Researchers from various different
fields have nevertheless attempted to develop theoretical
explanations for the existence of different types of crime and
why some individuals commit such acts.
The question of ‘why’ and ‘how’ certain individuals are drawn
towards behaving in a way that contravenes the ‘Law of the Land’
is not an easy one to address. Researchers from various different
fields have nevertheless attempted to develop theoretical
explanations for the existence of different types of crime and
why some individuals commit such acts.Crime and
Criminality
Crime and
Criminality draws on criminology, sociology, psychology and
neuroscience to offer a balanced perspective of crime, the
criminal and criminality. Coverage includes:
draws on criminology, sociology, psychology and
neuroscience to offer a balanced perspective of crime, the
criminal and criminality. Coverage includes:a comprehensive discussion of theoretical approaches to
criminal behaviour, including biological, social and ‘rational
choice’ approaches;
a comprehensive discussion of theoretical approaches to
criminal behaviour, including biological, social and ‘rational
choice’ approaches;an analysis of legal and social definitions of crime and how
these definitions influence the way specific behaviours are
labelled as criminal;
an analysis of legal and social definitions of crime and how
these definitions influence the way specific behaviours are
labelled as criminal;an examination of different types of crime and criminals,
from delinquents to ‘psychopaths’ and sex offenders;
an examination of different types of crime and criminals,
from delinquents to ‘psychopaths’ and sex offenders;an exploration of different ways in which crime is predicted,
including risk assessment and offender profiling and an overview
of investigative techniques.
an exploration of different ways in which crime is predicted,
including risk assessment and offender profiling and an overview
of investigative techniques.
Addressing a broad range of topics and offering a synthesis of
competing theoretical explanations of criminality, this book is
essential reading for students taking courses in criminology,
criminal psychology, criminal behaviour, forensic psychology and
psychological criminology.
Addressing a broad range of topics and offering a synthesis of
competing theoretical explanations of criminality, this book is
essential reading for students taking courses in criminology,
criminal psychology, criminal behaviour, forensic psychology and
psychological criminology.